Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Geriatric Medicine

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MaineHealth Geriatric Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) to care for patients in the hospital at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine. Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate will be responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. This person will work in the nursing home setting providing care to post-acute and long-term care patients. The PA or NP will work with a team of geriatricians and other APPs in a shared patient model.

This position practices within partnered facilities, which include long-term, assisted living, and skilled rehabilitation care settingsin Farmington, ME.

Benefited - Part-time, 20 hours per week, 2 days per week- New Grads Welcome to Apply

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant program.
Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Asociate/Assistant experience preferred but not required.
Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
Current BLS certification.

This position offers

Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Farmington, Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and bustling downtownwith a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Family ski resorts, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Farmington an exceptional place to call home.

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To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

To apply for or learn more about this position, please send your CV or inquiry to Donna Lafean, MaineHealth Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org.

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